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The eastern subterranean termite is the most commonly found and most economically significant termite in North America. They are found as far north as southern Ontario. Originating in southeastern United States they are considered to be invasive in southern Canada, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands), South America (Uruguay and […]

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The eastern cottontail is the most commonly found species of rabbit in North America. These lagomorphs can be found in Canada, United States, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. They prefer open grassy areas, clearings, and old fields with abundant green grasses, herbs, & nearby shrubs or hedges for […]

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The eastern racer, aka North American racer, can be found throughout much of the United States, parts of Canada, Mexico, and into Central America. Due to the commonality of these serpents, and the fact that the only threats they face are partial habitat loss and/or destruction at the hands of […]

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The eastern newt, aka red-spotted newt, can be found throughout the eastern half of the United States and Canada. These critters prefer moist and muddy coniferous and deciduous forest habitats with access to clean water. Like all amphibians, they face the threats of habitat destruction; vehicle strike (being hit by […]

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The eastern phoebe is wide spread throughout Canada, United States, and Mexico. These flycatchers prefer farmlands, open woodlands, and suburbs, as long as they’re near a water source. Numbering around 35,000,000 wild individuals, these birds are listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. Their numbers are also increasing throughout their […]

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The eastern garter snake, aka common garter snake, can be found throughout Canada, United States, Mexico, and Central America. Garter snakes are nonvenomous colubrids that pose no threat to us humans or our pets. Due to their stable populations and no real threats to their survival, these snakes are listed […]

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The eastern fox snake can be found around the northeastern portion of Canada and the United States, near the Great Lakes region. They prefer to dwell in forest edges, prairies, meadows, fields, open woodlands, pastures next to streams, marshes, and other wetland habitats. Due to stable numbers and no major […]

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The eastern red bat is pretty much commonplace throughout Canada, United States, and Mexico. They are considered the second most common bat species in North America; with the hoary bat being #1. These bats prefer coniferous forests, deciduous forests, and mixed forests throughout their range. They can also be found […]

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The eastern fox squirrel, aka Bryant’s fox squirrel, cat squirrel, Delmarva fox squirrel, fox squirrel, or stump-eared squirrel, is native to southern Canada, eastern United States, and northern Mexico. However, they have been introduced to British Columbia Canada, Ontario Canada, California, Washington and the western part of United States. They […]

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The eastern spotted skunk, aka civet cat, can be found throughout the eastern half of North America, from a small portion of southern Canada, all the way down to the north eastern tip of Mexico.They prefer tall-grass prairies as well as wooded areas and typically like rocky habitats as well. […]

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